Before I booked this villa, I sent an email to the owner via vrbo. The owner called me and described the villa and the surrounding area. He also sent me emails with attachments that contained history and information about the property, information regarding meals, and various activities in the area including a local guide. My wife and I have traveled a lot. John, the owner, and his wife were the most responsive and helpful renters we encountered on our travels. There were no surprises with this property. The outside pool area is indescribable. Sitting in the pool area you can see and hear the ocean. Under the second floor there is a patio with six rocking chairs and a dinner table for ten people. My family was concerned about safety. The Cofresi Beach area is very safe. Police park near the beach as well as police the area. The villa also has a night guard. The beach is a smaller beach and is about half mile long. Mercy and her daughter, Ingrid, clean the house and do all the cooking. The house is kept immaculately clean. They are unbelievable cooks and very accommodating. In our group of ten people, we had two people requiring special meals, a vegetarian and a person with health issues requiring specific meals. They met their needs. All our family were incredibly pleased with the meals. Be prepared to gain weight.